Why is it called brake horsepower?

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1. #rotational
2. #caused
3. #crankshaft
4. #power
5. #engine
6. #efficiency
7. #outside
8. #desired
9. #losses
10. #before
11. #gearbox
12. #brake
13. #device
14. #which
15. #speed
16. #horsepower
17. #refers
18. #drive
19. #measured
20. #train